1 Peter 2:20

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

For what credit is it, if when you do wrong and are beaten for it you take it patiently? But if when you do right and suffer for it you take it patiently, you have God's approval.

Cross References

Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face, and struck him; and some slapped him,

Matthew 5:47

And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same?

Mark 14:65

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to strike him, saying to him, “Prophesy!” And the guards received him with blows.

Luke 6:32

“If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To the present hour we hunger and thirst, we are ill-clad and buffeted and homeless,

Galatians 4:18

For a good purpose it is always good to be made much of, and not only when I am present with you.

Ephesians 5:10

and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.

1 Peter 2:19

For one is approved if, mindful of God, he endures pain while suffering unjustly.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you do suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

1 Peter 3:17

For it is better to suffer for doing right, if that should be God's will, than for doing wrong.